“When she sees a problem, she digs down to the base of it, then works to get it corrected” was what one resident said at a gathering of residents at a home in Water Witch. Property owner had asked Mayor Carolyn Broullon to attend, meet some residents and be prepared to answer questions.
She did and she was. Questions ranged from information on any proposed development of the former Shadow Lawn Trailer Park property to what some flood insurance companies cancelled flood insurance even though the house was raised 11 feet.
There were also questions about what’s going to happen to youngsters in school if we don’t join with another group and ensure there’s room in classrooms for the future. How are taxpayers going to continue to pay the high taxes for education?
Many of the residents who attended the impromptu session which also included crudites and appetizers from the owner’s garden along with soft drinks and apple cider have only been residents for ten years or less.
Some say they were drawn to the town by its friendliness, its natural beauty, and in the most recent years, the way it has been governed. One resident spoke on bringing a problem to the mayor concerning a situation in the road he could not get resolved. He said she had assured him she would see what she could do, and he continued, “the next day, it was resolved.” The mayor had made a call to Monmouth County, responsible for the problem, he explained, and the County responded right away. “All it took was her calling and telling them there was a problem,” the resident said.
In response to a complaint that one couple’s flood insurance had gone up despite having raised their house, Broullon promised more investigation and also referred the property owners to other sources that might be able to assist.
In response to what has been done since she was mayor, Broullon pointed to the number of grants she has sought and secured, improvements that have been made to streets and sewer systems, and her dedication towards ensuring the public has a right to be heard. As one example, residents in this borough were given the opportunity to vote their preference for school regionalization with Sea Bright, something denied to residents of Atlantic Highland.
“Highlands has flourished in the wake of the Covid-19 Epidemic,” Broullon said, noting that property values have nearly doubled from $737 million in 2020 to $1.349 billion in 2025. This is the 6th year in a row where tax rates will either be lower or remain steady, she said.
As for the future, the incoming Mayor said she will continue to work on open spaces and infrastructure upgrades throughout the Borough, will continue to urge residents to be involved in the process. She said her history both as a councilwoman and as mayor have already proven her commitment to communication, openness, respect, and ensuring the public always has the right and means to express their opinions.
She challenged the guests to check out all her sources of communication, from the official borough website to Facebook Instagram and Twitter. In asking the guests to vote for her to keep her in office, or communicate with her if the have further questions, she said “Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to get it done together,” citing the motor of her campaign, “we’re all in this together.”
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